Avoca Specialty Care, located in Avoca, Iowa, is an assisted-living facility certified by Medicare and Medicaid since August 1, 1996, offering a variety of care services to support its residents. The facility is part of the Care Initiatives network, aiming to provide long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialized healthcare tailored to the needs of senior residents. It currently accommodates 41 occupants and promotes communal living through clubs and communities while providing essential services such as laundry and dry cleaning. Avoca Specialty Care is equipped with a resident and family counseling service to help navigate care decisions and emotional challenges.
The facility provides comprehensive medical support services, including stroke care, wound care, pain management, and hospice care, alongside specialized memory care services. Licensed nurses are available to provide medical attention and manage residents' healthcare needs. Residents have access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, ensuring a broad spectrum of rehabilitation services. Additionally, Avoca Specialty Care offers amenities such as a barber/beauty salon for personal grooming needs. Hospice care is also available, providing comfort and support for terminally ill residents. However, reviews from residents and their families reflect significant concerns regarding the quality of care and staff behavior. Reports of delayed response to basic needs, poor communication, and occasional verbal hostility have been noted, leading to dissatisfaction and distress among residents and families. These reviews underscore a need for improvements in management and care standards at the facility.
Costs at this community start at $2,414 and range up to $5,969. The average price in the community is $4,191, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,459. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
